Sous Chef

About Us:
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!

Location Description:
Come be a part of something bigger! Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Here are just some of the great benefits we offer:
Full Time employees have access to Medical and Dental insurance to fit your needs
Benchmark University (You can grow both personally and professionally through on-line webinars and self-study courses)
401K match (Let us help you build your financial future)
Companywide Hotel Room Discounts (Who doesnt love to get away)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program (We are here to support you)
Employee family events (bring the kids!)
Partnerships and discounts with major retailers such as AT&T, Verizon and Dish to name a few
Many more, please inquire for more details Skamania Lodge is a place where you see the world a bit differently. Where you can slow down to fuel your soul in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on earth. A place to unleash your inner adrenaline junkie or embrace your spirit animal. Skamania proudly features 23 state-of-the-art meeting rooms with over 22,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including exhibit and banquet facilities. Our flexible meeting space ranges in size from 250 square feet for intimate gatherings to 7,000 square feet, accommodating food and beverage functions for up to 500 people. With an additional 175 acres of outdoor adventures waiting, there is no better place to lead the sales efforts.

Overview:

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our culinary team as a Sous Chef. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.


The Sous Chef will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.

YOUR ROLE:

• Attract, retain, and motivate the best culinary talent.
• Act in the absence of the executive chef to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets.
• You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc).
• Conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.
• Conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information.
• Attend weekly F&B meetings, BEO meetings, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary team.
• Be the example that the culinary team follows.
• Manage the finances of the department, analyze, and control costs and manage the budget to achieve a profitable operation.
• Have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handle any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency.
• Work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily.
• Guide the cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized.
• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menus.

COMPENSATION:

$25 per hour

Skamania Lodge has introduced the most competitive culinary wages in the area. Our goal is to invite you in at the level you are at. We want to pay you well for your current skill set and set benchmarks for you to reach that will allow you to work toward building your career and making the money you deserve.

BENEFITS:

• All employees (even part-time) receive free daily hot meals, Free access to fitness center, showers, locker, pool, and hot tub; Free golf, and Zip-Line.
• Full-Time employees receive Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Pet, and Accident Insurance as well as 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and discounts on all our portfolio of hotel stays.

HOURS: Full-Time + oppertunity for overtime.

Qualifications:

• The Sous Chef would ideally be a college graduate in the culinary arts.
• Be familiar with basic and advanced cooking methods.
• Be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays.
• Have 3+ years experience as a cook in a high-volume professional kitchen.
• Must have basic allergy knowledge.
• Must have full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins, must be able to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food grade thermometer.
• Must have full knowledge of the states health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report.
• Active Food handlers certification.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations.
• An energetic personality.

Compensation Range:
The compensation for this position is $25.00/Hr. - $25.00/Hr. based on qualifications and experience.